Gregory’s Girl

The school football team is underperforming, so the coach holds a trial to recruit new players. Dorothy arrives and proves to be a gifted player, earning a place on the team. Her inclusion shifts the squad's dynamics as Gregory is moved from striker to goalkeeper.

Gregory becomes captivated by Dorothy and competes with other boys for her attention. He turns to his best friend Steve for advice, but Steve is unable to provide a solution to his romantic pursuit. The group relationship starts to tilt as Dorothy's presence stirs romantic competition.

Following Madeleine's confident but precocious suggestion, Gregory awkwardly asks Dorothy for a date. Dorothy agrees, setting up the next social twist for the group. The moment marks Gregory taking a risk on romance.

Dorothy informs Gregory through her friend Carol that she cannot make the planned date. He feels disappointed, but Carol convinces him to go to the chip shop instead. The evening takes an unexpected turn into a casual social outing.

At the chip shop, Carol hands Gregory off to another friend, Margo, who agrees to accompany him on a walk. Gregory stays puzzled by the social machinations but continues the evening with Margo. This marks a further unexpected dating encounter.

During the walk, Susan, another of Dorothy's friends, explains that the arrangements were orchestrated by the group and that this is how the social circle operates. Margo leaves, and Gregory absorbs the explanation as he follows Susan to the park. The moment reveals the playful yet calculating girl group dynamics at work.

The park date with Susan leads to a warm, flirtatious exchange, and Gregory ends the outing with a kiss on Susan's doorstep. They are pleased with how things went and plan a second date. The evening closes with positive romantic momentum for Gregory.

Madeleine, who has been watching from the window, questions Gregory about the kiss and accuses him of lying when he says he did not kiss Susan. The moment adds a playful sibling dynamic and a hint of gossip in the family. It underscores how quickly romance tangles with observation at home.

Andy and Charlie, less adept with girls, glimpse Gregory socializing with multiple dates and feel envious of his rapid social success. They observe hints of a broader dating life and start to feel left behind. The scene sets up the contrast between cautious attempts and confident, late-blooming romance.

Driven by envy and a sense of adventure, Andy and Charlie decide to hitch-hike to Caracas, hoping to find a more favorable dating scene. Their plan collapses as they struggle to get a ride, highlighting their comedic ineptitude. The failed trip serves as a humorous counterpoint to Gregory's evolving social life.

The summary ends with the impression that Gregory's dating life is expanding and evolving, not neatly resolving. The film emphasizes the playful chaos of teenage romance and the continuing social theater among friends. The timeline leaves open possibilities for further romantic exploits.